The Very BEST Oatmeal Pancakes

These soft Oatmeal Pancakes are slightly sweet and tangy. Made with real ingredients, these homemade pancakes come together in a flash and have an amazing texture and taste. When topped with a little butter, real maple syrup and fresh fruit, these oat flour pancakes are the perfect weekend treat. Makes 24 silver dollar pancakes.

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Two plates with stacks of oat flour pancakes on a wooden board for serving

2019 Update: This recipe was originally shared in December 2011. The recipe and post include new photos, as well as more tips and tricks. I hope you love these cookies!

Pancakes are a family favorite and have been a family favorite of ours for, well, forever.

These Oatmeal Pancakes, made with homemade oat flour and a handful of other pantry and refrigerated ingredients, come together in a flash and were a fever dream when I was a long distance runner a lifetime ago. 😉

As someone who always tries to get some whole grains into her belly, these pancakes did the trick for me, though I will not tell you they are healthy pancakes.

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    These Oatmeal Flour Pancakes are not gluten free. However, if you need a GF pancake recipe, let me recommend these Gluten-Free Pancakes.

    Why I love these pancakes:

    These Easy Oat Flour Pancakes strike the perfect balance and call for simple ingredients that you probably already have at home. They’re completely from-scratch, and while they are not exactly the same as traditional pancakes, they are a fun twist on the classic.

    The pancakes themselves are soft and light.

    The oat is pleasant, adding a lovely mild flavor without overpowering the pancake itself. It makes for an interesting texture, too.

    We add some flour to this recipe, so it’s not a gluten free pancake or a 5-ingredient oat pancake recipe… but it is SOLID and absolutely delicious.

    Every time I’ve made these, my family has gone wild for them and has complimented their balance of flavor and texture.

    Other breakfast recipes we love: Peanut Butter Pancakes with Raspberry Preserves SyrupFreezer-Friendly Breakfast TacosSweet Breakfast Crepes / Buttermilk WafflesAndouille Sausage Breakfast Tacos / Sweet Potato Pancakes | Blueberry Waffles

    Need more morning food inspiration? Head on over to my Breakfast Recipe Index for more ideas.

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    What you need to make this recipe:

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    Let’s talk ingredients!

    In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this recipe, too! Chances are, you might already have some of them in your fridge or pantry. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions.

    Here’s what you’ll need:

    • All-purpose flour — this is sometimes referred to as AP flour. It is white flour and serves as the base for our recipe. When I originally published this recipe, I used whole wheat pastry flour, and that worked well if you want to add wheat flour to the pancakes instead.
    • Rolled oats — I used thick cut oats and ground them down. This works with regular rolled oats, too. Do not use quick oats or instant oats, as the texture will not come through nearly as much.
    • Granulated sugar — this provides a little sweetness to the batter. 
    • Leaveners — baking soda and baking powder are both used in this recipe to create light, fluffy pancakes. Make sure yours are fresh.
    • Salt — I like to use a fine grain sea salt for this recipe.
    • Milk — you can use whatever type of milk you’ve got on hand. I love whole milk for pancakes, but you can just as easily make this with a lower fat milk. Oat milk, almond milk and coconut milk would also easily work for dairy-free options, too.
    • Greek yogurt — this adds a little tanginess to the pancakes. You can use plain or vanilla-flavored.
    • Eggs — these provide structure, as well as a bit of lift. I like to let them hang out at room temperature before mixing.
    • Vanilla extract — a little goes a long way! Be sure to use the real deal, not the imitation kind.
    • Unflavored oil — we have used vegetable, canola or avocado oil in this recipe. Refined coconut oil would also work.

    Toppings for this Oat Flour Pancakes recipe:

    How to make Pancakes with Oat Flour

    Make your own oat flour. Measure the rolled oats into the food processor or a high-speed blender.

    Blend into a fine powder, which is a flour-like consistency, about 1-2 minutes depending on your device.


    Mix the dry ingredients. Combine the ground oatmeal with the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until combined, then create a little divot in the center of the dry ingredients.

    Mix the wet ingredients. Combine the yogurt, milk, eggs, vanilla and oil in a smaller bowl or a liquid measuring cup.

    Use a fork to break the egg yolks and mix the wet ingredients until thoroughly combined. This mixture will be thick.


    Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined. This step is very important because overmixing your batter will make the pancakes less fluffy.

    Let the pancake batter sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken up before cooking.

    Heat a griddle or a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Spray the pan with nonstick baking spray or use a little butter (or oil) to grease it.

    Oat pancake batter in a bowl before cooking

    Once pan has warmed, dollop the batter onto the hot skillet using a cookie scoop into silver dollar-sized pancakes. The 1.5-tablespoon scoop is my favorite for pancakes.

    Cook until bubbles appear on the surfaces of the pancakes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown and the pancakes have cooked through.

    Move the pancakes off the griddle to your plate.

    Repeat until all the remaining batter has been cooked.

    Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, butter and fresh fruit or the toppings of your liking.

    Maple syrup pours on top of oatmeal pancakes

    Erin’s Easy Entertaining Tips

    As a mom, I absolutely love hosting an at-home brunch because it’s easy to do (especially when your kids wake up on the earlier side), includes a lot of foods that kids generally enjoy and is more relaxed than afternoon or evening entertaining.

    Making this Oatmeal Pancake recipe for a brunch is a brilliant idea!

    Here are some tips and tricks to making it easy on yourself:

    • Double the recipe. This will be dependent on the amount of guests you’re hosting, but better too many than not enough. You can make the pancakes in advance and keep them warm in a 200F oven until it’s serving time.
    • Make a pancake bar. Set out the pancakes, then let guests dress their own by offering various toppings, including the caramelized apples, sweetened whipped cream and more. 
    • Make a juice bar for the guests! Kids love this, and you can always have a bottle of champagne stashed in the fridge for adults who might want a little bubbly in their juice. (Think like a mimosa bar, like this one!) 
    A fork holds a large bite of sliced oat flour pancakes next to a stack

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When do you know how to flip pancakes?

    When big bubbles start to form in the batter, carefully lift up the edge with a spatula to confirm the color on the other side. When you flip your pancakes, you won’t flip them again. 

    How do I prevent these pancakes from sticking to the griddle?

    I like to brush my griddle with butter or unflavored oil between every round. This will ensure that they don’t stick. Also, using a nonstick pan can help with this, too!

    How do I store leftover pancakes?

    Line a baking sheet with wax paper, and pop them in the freezer for 4-6 hours. When the pancakes are fully frozen, transfer them to a freezer baggie. Reheat in the toaster oven, toaster or the oven until warmed through.

    How do you make oat flour?

    Blitz rolled oats in a food processor or a blender to break them down into a ground flour.

    A close up of cut-into stack of oat pancakes

    Quick Tips and Tricks for the Best Pancakes

    • Don’t overmix your batter! Just mix the batter until it has just come together. Lumps are OK. If you mix until it’s smooth, the pancakes won’t be as fluffy.
    • When do you know how to flip? When big ‘ol bubbles start to form in the batter. Lift up the edge a little bit with a spatula to confirm the color on the other side before committing… because when you flip them, you won’t flip them again. (Yep. We only need to flip our pancakes once.)
    • Once you’ve flipped your pancakes, don’t press down on them! This will deflate them. Obviously, we want them to puff up and be as light and airy as possible.
    • How to store: If you’ve got leftover pancakes, let them cool completely and place them in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the toaster oven, if you’d like for the to be crispier.
    • How to freeze leftovers: Line a baking sheet with wax paper, and pop them in the freezer for 4-6 hours. When the pancakes are fully frozen, transfer them to a freezer baggie. Reheat in the toaster oven, toaster or the oven until warm.

    More pancake recipes to try:

    Now here’s how to make these delicious oat pancakes:

    A fork holds a large bite of sliced oat flour pancakes next to a stack

    Oatmeal Pancakes

    Erin Parker, The Speckled Palate
    These soft Oatmeal Pancakes are slightly sweet and tangy. When topped with a little butter, real maple syrup and fresh fruit, these oat flour pancakes are the perfect weekend treat.
    5 from 47 votes
    Servings 24 (1.5T) pancakes
    Calories 61 kcal
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour 120g
    • ½ cup rolled oats 65g
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 30g
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder 10g
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda 4g
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt 4g
    • ½ cup Greek yogurt 120g
    • 1 cup milk 250ml
    • 2 eggs ~100g
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla 6g
    • 2 tablespoons unflavored oil 27g

    Toppings

    • Real maple syrup
    • Salted butter
    • Homemade whipped cream
    • Fresh fruit

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    Instructions
     

    • Measure the rolled oats into the food processor or a blender. Blend into a fine powder to make homemade oat flour.
    • Combine the ground oatmeal with the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until combined, then set aside.
    • Combine the yogurt, milk, eggs, vanilla and oil in a smaller bowl or a liquid measuring cup.
    • Use a fork to break the egg yolks and mix the wet ingredients until thoroughly combined. This mixture will be thick.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. (This step is very important because overmixing your batter will make the pancakes less fluffy.)
    • Let the batter sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken up before cooking.
    • Heat a griddle or a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Spray the pan with nonstick baking spray or use a little butter (or oil) to grease it.
    • Once pan has warmed, dollop the batter using a cookie scoop into silver dollar-sized pancakes. (The 1.5-tablespoon scoop is my favorite for pancakes.)
    • Cook until bubbles appear on the surfaces of the pancakes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the other side has browned and the pancakes have cooked through.
    • Move the pancakes off the griddle to your plate. Repeat until all the batter has been cooked.
    • Serve warm with syrup, butter and fresh fruit or the toppings of your liking.

    Notes

    This recipe makes 24 (1.5-tablespoon) pancakes. You may make them larger or smaller, but obviously, the number of pancakes will change accordingly.
    Substitutions:
    • You can use flavored Greek yogurt instead of plain. Vanilla would be excellent.
    • Whole, 2%, 1% and nonfat milk all work in these pancakes. So do non-dairy milks, though I have not tried to make these pancakes dairy free by using a non-dairy yogurt.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 110mgSugar: 2g
    Keyword best pancake recipe, Breakfast, easy homemade pancake recipe, easy homemade pancakes, easy pancakes, homemade pancake recipe, oat flour pancakes, oat pancakes, oatmeal breakfast, oatmeal pancakes, pancake recipe, pancakes recipe
    Course Breakfast & Brunch
    Cuisine American
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    About the Author:

    Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her

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    10 Comments

    1. I bet these are incredible. I have a go-to pancake recipe that I usually make when my teenage cousins spend the night at my house. Laying around on a Sunday morning, chatting with them, watching movies and eating a late breakfast is one of my favorite things.

      1. Mandy, thanks so much! They ARE pretty good. How do they differ from the go-to pancake recipe that you make for your cousins? That sounds lovely to spend that time with them, and like you, I really enjoy watching movies and eating a late breakfast on the weekends!

      1. Thanks, Natalie! I’m the same as you with weekday breakfasts — I’ll go with oatmeal or a strawberry and spinach smoothie — and will eat the heck out of pancakes during the weekend. I like to think of it as good for my running. Ha!

    2. Thanks so much, Jessica! They really ARE delicious, and I am so glad you stopped by to check them out. I hope you make them in the near future!

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